Ashton Community Science College, Aldwych Drive, Ashton, Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1SL (846 on roll)
Tel: 01772 513002
School website: www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk
Ashton Community Science College is a Good School. (Ofsted 2023)
We are looking for a dedicated, skilled and ambitious professional to join our supportive and friendly business support team within the school. The post is paid on Grade 7, for 37 hours per week, all year round. The FTE salary is £32061 - £36363.
ACSC is a popular and thriving school that sits at the heart of the community, enjoying an excellent reputation locally and across Lancashire. The Governors of ACSC are wishing to appoint a permanent Senior Finance Officer to assist the school business support services. We require a hardworking, reliable and motivated candidate with the ability to multi-task, who has a genuine desire to work in a busy school.
We are looking for someone with an accounts or payroll background who has experience in business and financial management, report creation, business administration, as well as procurement and budget monitoring.
In return we offer a positive and thriving school environment, a great team of staff and a commitment to continuing professional development. 37 hours per week 8 4 Monday to Thursday and 8 3.30 Friday.
If you are interested in becoming part of our team and helping us to continue our drive for further success, then we would be pleased to hear from you. A full programme of support is available as part of our commitment to investing in high quality staff.
ACSC is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be required to provide a disclosure from Disclosure Barring Service before any appointment is confirmed. On-line checks will be carried out on short-listed candidates.
Application documents are available to download in the vacancies section of the school website https://www.ashtoncsc.lancs.sch.uk/job-vacancies/
Applications should be submitted electronically by 9am Thursday 10th September 2026 to
[email protected]
Interviews will be held on Friday 18th September.
Please note we regret we are unable to contact individual applicants who may be unsuccessful at this time.
Please note that in line with Keeping Children Safe in Education 2025, an online search will be carried out as part of our due diligence on shortlisted candidates.
Please note CVs are not accepted, to apply for this vacancy you need to complete the application form attached.
This position is part time, term time only, please note the salary quoted is full time equivalent. If successful, the salary received will be paid on a pro rata basis.
An Equal Opportunities Employer welcoming applications from all sections of the community
Rehabilitation The post you are applying for is covered by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2013). If successful you will be required to apply to the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) for a 'disclosure'. Information provided by you or the Disclosure and Barring Service will be dealt with in a confidential manner in accordance with the DBS's Code of Practice. You may view the Code of Practice on the DBS website at www.gov.uk/dbs or alternatively a copy is available on request. Lancashire County Council has a Handling of DBS Certificate Information Policy and a Policy Statement on the Recruitment of Ex-offenders this is available from the recruiting manager to applicants who are asked to complete a DBS application.
